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Discovery Behavioral Health

Torrance, California

APRN

Posted Jul 11

Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Outpatient
Accepts
APRN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$80/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred, as well as experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed. Part-Time 2-3 days per week. Work is performed on-site at the Torrance location.

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Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
  • Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
  • Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols
  • Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
  • Ability to use electronic medical records

Place

City
Torrance, California
Median rent
$2,280/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$116,217/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Torrance sits in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, offering a balanced suburban feel with coastal proximity. Spanning roughly 20 square miles, it provides a quieter alternative to central LA. Major medical employers are nearby, making it practical for nurses seeking Southern California living without dense urban congestion.

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Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a behavioral health treatment organization with 3,000+ employees serving nearly 4,000 patients across the United States. The Torrance, California location operates as an outpatient behavioral health facility providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment. DBH…

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